Corsair C37 Review

The Corsair 37 Carbon Offshore Cruiser Racer is the most technologically advanced Corsair yet.

The boat is available in two versions – Corsair C37CR and Corsair C37RS (racing series). The 37CR is build from fibreglass while the 37RS is a full carbon fibre build.

Both feature shallow draft with retractable daggerboard and rudder for exploring, a carbon rotating wing mast and quality deck hardware.

An intelligently designed deck layout sees halyards, topping lift, reefing and outhaul controlled at the mast. All other control lines go to the cockpit for ease of sail handling and control.

The interior combines functionality with creature comforts. A spacious and functional galley has a two-burner hob, sink and ample cabinet and storage space while the comfortable curved U-shape setee offers seating for six around a FRP table.

Forward, the enclosed head features a moulded vanity with sink and shower attachment.

In the bow, a spacious V-berth sleeps two adults in comfort. The aft cabin includes a double berth while the dining area in the main cabin converts to an additional bunk.

Main features include:

• Lightweight aluminum folding system
• Rotating carbon wing section mast, with main, jib spinnaker and screecher halyards; carbon boom with internal outhaul and in-boom hardware for slab reefing; stainless steel headstay and synthetic shrouds, two Harken B40.2 self tailing primary winches on cabin top; two 10” handles; two Harken B32.2 self tailing halyard winches on mast with four Spin lock XCS rope clutches; two Harken 42.2A main sheet winches, two Harken 42.2 coaming winches; 4:1 Harken traveller control; one Harken Big Boat Series traveller car; two jib sheets.
• Carbon fibre bowsprit with deck hardware for spinnaker and screecher
• Harken Unit 1 jib furler
• One foredeck hatch, two 10×10 main cabin hatches (one in head area, one in main cabin); one hatch on each float, escape hatch in aft cabin. 3 port lights and one aft access hatch
• Self-draining anchor locker
• Electrical system with breaker panel, test meter, 12V accessory outlet and dual battery selector switch; navigation, foredeck and cabin lights (does not include battery)
• Compass and VHF mast head antenna
• Tinted polycarbonate cabin windows and hatch boards
• Two cockpit storage compartments
• Pulpit and stern rails with custom seating
• Grey wing and bow nets
• Main cabin galley area with pressure cold water. Two-burner alcohol stove and stainless-steel sink
• Built-in 12v refrigeration
• Enclosed head compartment with vanity, shower and pump-out system
• Interior upholstered cushions; main cabin table
• Boarding ladder with transom mounting
• Transom shower

Corsair 37 specifications

LOA:          37 ft 0 in         11.28 m

LWL:          35 ft 0 in         10.67 m

Beam (overall)          25 ft 7 in         7.80 m

Beam (folded)          9 ft 10 in         3.0 m

Draft (hull only)          1 ft 8 in         0.51 m

Draft (daggerboard down)          6 ft 0 in         1.83 m

Mast Length:          47 ft 6 in         14.48 m

Weight approx          5,500 lbs         2495 kg

Berths:          Six adults

Auxiliary power (outboard)          20hp

Mainsail          516 sq ft          47.9 sqm

Jib         285 sq ft          26.5 sqm

Seawind Catamarans is Australia’s largest and most awarded sailing boat manufacturer, with 29 years of innovation and excellence in the field of performance cruising catamarans. The company was recently awarded the “Best Exporter of the Year” by the Australian Marine Export Group (AIMEX), and currently manufactures a range of high-end cruising yachts including the newly developed 41ft Seawind 1250, the multi award winning 38ft Seawind 1160, Australia’s most popular catamaran, the 35ft Seawind 1000XL, and the 35ft day charter Seawind 1050 Resort